How much does a waiter make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡338,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,073
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 41. United Arab Emirates estimate | $8,522 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,073 |
| 43. Barbados estimate | $8,004 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender₡4,256,100
- Flight attendant₡5,376,400
- Rail conductor₡5,047,400
- Guide₡4,732,700
- Cook₡4,480,700
- Hairdresser₡4,190,600
- Beautician₡4,196,900
- Household manager₡4,849,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡338,700 a month, ₡4,064,700 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,155,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,147,300.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $8,073 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: ₡4,256,100 a year against ₡4,064,700 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate